Senior Private Client Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead within its private client team. The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals on complex matters like wills and estate planning, while also supervising junior lawyers. Candidates should possess significant experience in private client law and demonstrate strong client management skills. This position offers the chance to shape the practice in a supportive environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive culture

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private client law.
• Confident in leading matters independently.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value private client matters.
• Manage own caseload and supervise junior lawyers.
• Contribute to the growth of the private client practice.

Skills

Private client law

Complex estates

Trusts and tax planning

Supervisory skills

Client management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a well‑established and highly regarded firm based in Birmingham. This role is suited to an experienced practitioner looking to take a leading position within a respected private client team. You'll advise on complex and high‑value private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and estate administration for high‑net‑worth individuals and families. In addition to managing your own caseload, you'll play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to strategic planning, and supporting business development initiatives. There is genuine scope to influence the direction and continued growth of the private client practice in the Birmingham market.

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in private client law
• Strong background in complex estates, trusts, and tax planning
• Confident leading matters independently and advising HNW clients
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or informally managing junior team members
• Commercial, empathetic, and solutions‑focused approach

What's on offer:

• Senior role within a respected and growing private client team
• High‑quality, complex private client work
• Opportunity to shape and develop the practice
• Supportive, collegiate culture with flexible working arrangements

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

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